Sports
Piri-Savage makes history as first female coach in OFC Champions League
Tuesday 18 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
For the first time since Nikao Sokattak in 2022, the Cook Islands will be represented at an OFC Men’s Champions
Panthers extend unbeaten streak
Monday 17 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The second round of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition kicked off to a flying start, with table-topping and unbeaten Tupapa Panthers extending their lead with a big win over the weekend.
Women’s league switches to 9s
Saturday 15 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League women’s competition officially kicks off today at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia with the Lady Panthers taking on the Lady Bears.
Bears ready for Bulldogs rematch
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Round two of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s season kicks off today with the mighty Titikaveka Bulldogs taking on Arorangi Bears at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Wallbank returns as head coach of Cook Islands women’s team
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has announced the appointment of Angela Wallbank as the head coach of the Cook Islands national women’s team.
Athletes shatter national record
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Four young athletes from the Cook Islands have made history by breaking the national record for the 4x100 men’s relay at the NZ championships.
‘Game changer’: Women dominate rugby coaching workshop in Aitutaki
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
In a perfect lead-up to International Women’s Day, which was marked on Saturday, the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) saw a huge turnout of women at a Quickrip Coaches Workshop in Aitutaki last Wednesday.
Unbeaten Panthers lead as Rarotonga League 13s competition enters Round 2
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Tupapa Panthers premier men’s team finished round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition unbeaten and at the top of the standings after a massive win over the weekend.
Bears too strong for Sea Eagles
Monday 10 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The mighty Arorangi Bears from the West proved too strong and swift for the Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles winning the game 28 – 10 at Victoria Park in Tupapa on Saturday.
Thrilling finish to round 1 of League 13s
Sunday 9 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports
In a thrilling finish for round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) 13s domestic competition, the Titikaveka Bulldogs delivered a stunning upset against the defending champions Avatiu Eels, on Friday.
Touch comp round robin concludes
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association Business House Competition is set to conclude its Round Robin stage on Monday March 10, as 12 teams’ battle for their final standings ahead of the highly anticipated finals series.
Sea Eagles remain dedicated
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles remain dedicated in their preparation regardless of the opposition team they face today.
Bulldogs and Eels battle for second place
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
An exciting battle looms this afternoon in the final leg of round one of the Rarotonga League 13s competition, when the Titikaveka Bulldogs take on the Avatiu Nikao Eels at Victoria Park in Tupapa.
CIRU inspires Aitutaki youth with rugby values and healthy living
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union outreach team is delivering rugby values and healthy living education to students in Aitutaki, focusing on leadership and community development.
Rugby union promotes healthy living
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Due to ongoing generous sponsorship from Cook Islands Building Supplies (CIBS), Arama and Vaine Wichman, the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) coaches, educators and rising rugby instructors are sporting bright new apparel.
Shortage of players in women’s league comp
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is facing a shortage of players in the women’s league teams this season.
Young stars emerge at Kids Triathlon
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The hot and sunny Saturday afternoon proved ideal conditions for the Cook Islands Triathlon’s annual Paradise Supplies Kids’ Tri.
Twenty-four teams vie for eights pots in OFC Professional League
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports
The work to decide the best eight teams to compete in the new Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Professional League begins soon, with 24 registered applications received when the deadline for expressions of interest closed on 28 January.
Panthers and Eels draw in thrilling clash
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League, Sports
In a match that left fans on the edge of their seats, the Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers and the Avatiu Nikao Eels engaged in a spectacular and intense clash in the weekly rugby league competition, culminating in an exhilarating 24-all draw.
TKV Warriors ready to face Bears
Saturday 1 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The returning Takuvaine Warriors are ready to face the Arorangi Bears in week four of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) domestic 13s competition at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka this afternoon.
